Find a chronological listing of the messages that have been shared with Oxy students, faculty and staff regarding COVID-19 planning for 2022.

New County Masking Guidelines: No Changes at Oxy

At this time Occidental is leaving our current masking policies in place - meaning masks are still required indoors.

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COVID-19 Booster Clinic on Thursday, Jan. 27

Announcing an on-campus booster clinic for Oxy students, staff and faculty on Jan. 27.

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COVID Operations: Campus Updates

An update on a variety of subjects just before the start of Spring 2022 semester classes.

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Return to Campus Information: This Weekend

An update from REHS for those students who will be moving in to campus this weekend.

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Off-Campus Student Resident Expectations: Spring 2022

Updates and a request for students currently living/staying off-campus in light of the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.

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Spring Semester Plans

An update on our determinations for the spring semester, given the resurgence of COVID-19.

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Student Travel Policy: Summer 2022

The current travel policy update remains in place for the duration of the Spring 2022 semester, including spring break. See below to learn how Occidental will expand options for Summer 2022 as circumstances allow.

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Employee Guidance for January Return to Campus

Updated guidance for the return to work after the 2021 winter break.

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Omicron and the Spring Semester: COVID Operations Update

A message from President Elam about the Omicron variant and Oxy's current plans for the spring semester.

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Updated Vaccination Requirement: COVID Booster

Oxy is updating its vaccine policy to require all students, staff and faculty who are eligible to receive COVID-19 booster shots to do so by January 18.

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